Prayer To
Joseph, by the work of your hands
and the sweat of your brow,
you supported Jesus and Mary,
and had the Son of God as your fellow worker.
Teach me to work as you did,
with patience and perseverance, for God and
for those whom God has given me to support.
Teach me to see in my fellow workers
the Christ who desires to be in them,
that I may always be charitable and forbearing
towards all.
Grant me to look upon work
with the eyes of faith,
so that I shall recognize in it
my share in God's own creative activity
and in Christ's work of our redemption,
and so take pride in it.
When it is pleasant and productive,
remind me to give thanks to God for it.
And when it is burdensome,
teach me to offer it to God,
in reparation for my sins
and the sins of the world.
(Note: This prayer was taken from the booklet "Devotions to
by Brian Moore, S.J., printed and published by the Society of
God our father and Creator,
You bestow on us gifts and talents to develop and use in accord with Your will.
Grant to me, through the intercession of St. Joseph the worker, as model and
guide, employment and work, that I may, with dignity, provide for those who
depend on me for care and support.
Grant me the opportunities to use my energy and my talents and abilities for
the good of all, and the glory of Your name.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: Daily Prayers by Priests of the Sacred Heart